Your Favorite German Children’s Books, in English and German!

I grew up reading German books for children in German. Sadly, my kids never learned German (read why HERE), and I was sad that they would never get to enjoy the stories that were so familiar to me. Now I’m finding more and more German Children’s Books in English. Finally, my kids will get to read about Die Kleine Hexe…

German Easter Story Books For Kids- Perfect for Easter Baskets!

Cute German Easter Story Books for kids are a nice (non-edible and non-messy) addition to the Easter Basket. The stories can be read over and over, long after the chocolate and candies have been eaten. Most of these Easter Stories are in German, and a few are bilingual. They are perfect for young children learning German… and are great for…

The Elves of Cologne -The story of the Heinzelmännchen of Köln

Once upon a time, as the legend goes, the city of Cologne was helped by a little race of creatures called Heinzelmännchen. It began simply enough; when the humans went to bed, the Heinzelmännchen came along and finished all the work left undone. The idea of Elves or Gnomes doing work while humans sleep has a long history in German…

Richard Scarry Dictionary- My Best Word Book Mein Allerschoenstes Wörterbuch

I still have my old beat-up copy of Mein Allerschoenstes Woerterbuch by Richard Scarry (My Best Word Book). This Richard Scarry Dictionary has seen some loving in its time. Now, it’s hard to get excited about a dictionary. Most are thick and filled with many words I can’t spell, so it’s impossible to look them up. Frankly, although I always…

Opa and Oma Books by Kevin Donovan – German Heritage for Kids

The Oma and Opa Books by Kevin Donovan are a delightful series that teaches children about their German heritage. Kevin Donovan got his idea for these books after living in Germany for a few years with his German wife Helga and their young children. The concept is simple: English-speaking children visit their Oma and Opa and learn new German words…

Der StruwwelPeter – How German Parents Kept Kids in Line

German Stories and Fairy Tales for kids were NOT all sweetness and light. Many stories, especially those from the pre-1950s, were cautionary tales, designed to impart lessons, or give warnings. Aschenputtel’s (Cinderella’s) sisters get their feet cut off….and Max and Moritz get eaten by ducks. And then there was Stuwwelpeter (and Struwwelliese…). It’s truly a wonder any of us got…

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